Hearty Party Pozole

Whether you're preparing for a fiesta with friends or just cooking dinner for two, this quick and easy pozole will really take you south of the border. Pozole, or hominy, is corn treated with lime or lye and is the basis for wonderful soups and stews thro

INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):

1 pound lean boneless pork loin, diced in 1/2-inch pieces

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

4 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy (mote blanco), drained and rinsed

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles

Finely-sliced scallions or green onions (for garnish)

PREPARATION:

Season pork with pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan (4 quart) over high heat. Add pork to pot and cook, stirring until no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Transfer meat to a clean plate.